Chevrolet started the year 2025 measured and reserved the major launches of its centenary in Brazil for July. The Onix, which was once a leader in the market, received its face-lift focused on solving some criticisms such as the front that scrapes easily.
Its Tracker brother also received the first aesthetic change, along with some new equipment. In both cases came a timing belt that was more resistant to sloppiness from the owner, to reduce the risk of breakage.
The new car that was Chevrolet’s big launch in 2025 was the Spark EUV. This electric SUV arrived with prices in line with those of the BYD Dolphin GS and bets on an adventurous look with the General Motors distribution network. In December it began to be assembled in Brazil.
Speaking of electric cars, Geely returned to Brazil in July 2025. Its first launch was the EX5, an electric medium SUV. Now the Chinese giant comes with the support of Renault, which has shared its distribution infrastructure.
Ford brought the restyled Territory, with a look more in line with that of the Ranger and Maverick. Inside, the SUV brought new colors in the upholstery and continued with a considerable technological package.
Audi came up with the new A5, equipped with a new generation 2.0 TFSI engine and aggressive pricing targeting BMW. Honda, on the other hand, face-lifted the HR-V, discreet as usual but with new 18-inch wheels and improvements in ergonomics thanks to a redesigned center console.
Ford Territory 2026
The Territory gained some improvements, a new look and continued with a competitive price (Photo: Ford | Disclosure)
The Territory medium SUV gained a face-lift that brought it more in line with foreign Ford models. Along with that came more equipment and a more discreet lining inside, but the brand kept the price.
Chevrolet Onix and Onix Plus 2026
These were small changes focused on customer reviews (Photo: Chevrolet | Disclosure)
Chevrolet’s entry-level line received the long-awaited face-lift. The changes were discreet, but focused on criticisms that the Onix line received: The bumper is higher, improving the angle of attack, the interior received a new multimedia center and digital panel, and the engine received a new, more resistant timing belt.
Chevrolet Tracker 2026
The Tracker won the ADAS that debuted at Spin and other updates (Photo: Chevrolet | Disclosure)
The Chevrolet Tracker got an update similar to the Onix, with a new design at the front and the dashboard redesigned with the new screens. Its engines also gained the most resistant timing belt.
Chevrolet Spark EUV
Chevrolet brought only low-volume electric models to Brazil, to build an image. The Spark EUV is on the other spectrum, it came to be an alternative to the battery for national compact SUVs.
Audi A5
The new A5 is the successor to the A4 and came with a configuration aimed at the 320i (Photo: Audi | Disclosure)
The new generation of the Audi A4 was named A5. The configuration chosen for Brazil has a 2.0 TFSI engine without electrification and has aggressive prices to try to upset the reign of the BMW 320i.
Honda HR-V 2026
As usual, the restyling of the HR-V was discreet and with improvements requested by customers (Photo: Honda | Disclosure)
As usual, Honda has performed a slight mid-life update on the HR-V. The compact SUV focused on improvements in pampering, such as 18-inch wheels, sequential lights on the turn signals and comfort improvements in the interior.
Geely EX5
This Chinese giant returned with the support of Renault, which helps behind the scenes and gives credibility (Photo: Geely | Disclosure)
Geely arrived in Brazil with the support of Renault, to facilitate distribution and logistics. Its first model is the EX5, an electric medium SUV that pleases with its good finish.
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